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as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in facts
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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as in detachments
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in jobs
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in lists
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of details
David Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This includes contextual details about their life (such as their socioeconomic status, medical conditions and quality of life), other mental health symptoms (such as anxiety or lack of pleasure) and biological features (such as genetics).
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
The seed packet will provide light details.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Harabedian said the details are still being worked out.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The round is expected to total around $50 billion, but the numbers could change and term sheets have not been signed, according to a source familiar with the discussions who asked not to be named because the details are confidential.
—Kate Rooney,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
During those conversations, Wilson confessed to killing two women and provided graphic, unsolicited details about how the crimes occurred, according to court testimony.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Speaking to the press after the verdict was read, both Gonzales and his legal team shared details from their conversation with the jury.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The outlet details that the necklace was passed down to their son, Shah Jahan, who then gave it as a gift to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Colter details the College Athletes Players Assn.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
There are few details — no release date was revealed — but the next season will reportedly be based on the sixth book in Reid’s series, which details the next chapter in Shane and Ilya’s story after 10 years of secret, sexy romance.
—Lisa Gutierrez
january 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
The filing also details hundreds of thousands of dollars flowing to organizations backing ballot initiatives aimed at reshaping education policy and election laws in states, including Ohio, Massachusetts, Arizona and Wisconsin.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The executive order details a multi-part process designed to limit institutional home purchases, though stops short of immediately implementing new rules or regulations that would tie the hands of companies with significant housing portfolios.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
In a promotional document—a PDF first spotted by SamMobile—the company details a 0% interest deal for select Galaxy phones when purchased with a local credit card.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The new paper by the CERN SPS team, published in the journal Nature Communications, details how the team used advanced models to determine the effectiveness of nuclear deflection.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
The last section of the documentary details the uncertainty of whether all this spending will actually result in the goal its biggest backers expect.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This includes contextual details about their life (such as their socioeconomic status, medical conditions and quality of life), other mental health symptoms (such as anxiety or lack of pleasure) and biological features (such as genetics).
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
The seed packet will provide light details.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Harabedian said the details are still being worked out.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The round is expected to total around $50 billion, but the numbers could change and term sheets have not been signed, according to a source familiar with the discussions who asked not to be named because the details are confidential.
—Kate Rooney,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
During those conversations, Wilson confessed to killing two women and provided graphic, unsolicited details about how the crimes occurred, according to court testimony.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Speaking to the press after the verdict was read, both Gonzales and his legal team shared details from their conversation with the jury.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
That section of the CBA details a progressive discipline model, meaning one where a first offense triggers a relatively light penalty and subsequent infractions produce harsher penalties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The outlet details that the necklace was passed down to their son, Shah Jahan, who then gave it as a gift to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Colter details the College Athletes Players Assn.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
There are few details — no release date was revealed — but the next season will reportedly be based on the sixth book in Reid’s series, which details the next chapter in Shane and Ilya’s story after 10 years of secret, sexy romance.
—Lisa Gutierrez
january 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
The filing also details hundreds of thousands of dollars flowing to organizations backing ballot initiatives aimed at reshaping education policy and election laws in states, including Ohio, Massachusetts, Arizona and Wisconsin.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The executive order details a multi-part process designed to limit institutional home purchases, though stops short of immediately implementing new rules or regulations that would tie the hands of companies with significant housing portfolios.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
In a promotional document—a PDF first spotted by SamMobile—the company details a 0% interest deal for select Galaxy phones when purchased with a local credit card.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The new paper by the CERN SPS team, published in the journal Nature Communications, details how the team used advanced models to determine the effectiveness of nuclear deflection.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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The system can also analyze images to identify items and shop for similar products within a set budget.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Revuckas also admitted to starting the fire using items from the apartment and the kitchen stove.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These three apparently disconnected facts exploded in my head and, after a lot of research, formed the narrative engine of The Grave Tattoo, a contemporary thriller with its roots firmly in the tail end of the eighteenth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Israeli military has amassed two major groups of armored vehicles in Sheikh Radwan, to the north of Gaza City, according to the imagery, with additional detachments of armored vehicles stationed along roads that lead toward Israel.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Although the much smaller Michino’o/Togitsu metal foundry detachments could not compete with the Ōhashi unit in terms of sheer noise and numbers, these girls were in high spirits this fine and yet‑too‑hot hot morning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Saturn also stations direct in Pisces this week in your sector of higher education and long-term vision.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The suit names Raising Cane’s, the driver of the pickup truck and others connected to the vehicle involved.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Lakeland Preparatory School names a new principal.—
Mark Russell,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While there’s no matching shams, their catalog lists many a pillowcase that would make a perfect companion, like this corduroy piece with a ruffled edge and needlepoint embroidery.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2026
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An arrest report described Porter as 235 pounds and 6 feet tall, but the Illinois Department of Corrections lists him as 5-foot-9.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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